I want a 25-06

[struff55]

X2 On the Kimber Select I have had mine for about 7 months handles and shoots very well Zeiss 4.5 x 14 works well for optics. Nosler 85gr CT very accurate.

 

[jimmyjazz]

Yup I want a 25-06 but don't know what I should get it in. What would you buy in a 25-06.

A 257 Roberts.... that's what I would get

 

[bearhunter338-06]

A 257 Roberts.... that's what I would get

That's my go to rifle. I think I would like to find a Ruger Tang safety or a Remington 700 in the 25-06.

 

[jaycee]

I can't believe nobody's mentioned the Tikka T3 yet - I've been trying to decide between the 26-06 and a 270 - the easy part was deciding on the rifle. It will definitely be a T3 stainless, just gotta settle on which cartridge.... I realize this is a 26-06 thread, but I find myself leaning toward the 270. Regardless, the T3 is a good choice. I love my Tikka M595 7-08, and my hunting buddy has a T3 stainless 270 and they're both excellent rifles.

 

['Boo]

My choice would be a Ruger #1V

 

[KDX]

A 257 Roberts.... that's what I would get

.257R-AI virtually duplicates the 25-06. interesting article

 

[kimberman]

I just picked up a kimber 84L select grade in 25-06. truly a beutiful rifle. i hope it shoots as well as it looks

I'd probably go with an older 700 Remington, spin on a Krieger barrel, bed it in a McMillan stock and call it a rifle.

These are two great suggestions.

 

[two-dogs]

I bought my 25-06 in a Ruger No.1 AB and love it!

 

[RickF]

I have had the Roberts, Roberts AI, 25-284, 25-06 and 257 Wby.

The one I settled on is the 25-284. Very similar velocities to the 25-06 with lower variations in velocity = better long range accuracy. It also works better in most short action rifles than the Roberts due to the case being shorter thus more freedom in bullet seating.

 

[-JD-]

3rd vote for ruger No.1.

 

[kamlooky]

I know that you know you missed the boat.........

 

[Guy JR]

I'd probably go with an older 700 Remington, spin on a Krieger barrel, bed it in a McMillan stock and call it a rifle.

This was my first thought.

 

[TGReaper]

My 25-06 is a 695 Tikka very accurate,very smooth, and reasonably weather proof. Overall an impressive rifle.
TGR

 

[stubblejumper]

I would look hard at a Tikka T-3. A friend has one in 25-06 that is sub 3/4 moa with a few loads.

 

[Gary D]

For a long range inexpensive coyote plinker I might consider a vanguard series 1 as they're becoming discounted now the S2 is on the market. Add a Boyds stock, detachable mag and Timney trigger and you're golden. For a long range game getter I went for the S2 in 257Wby.

 

[lastviking]

I will vote for the m77 tang safety, I love mine more than any gun I've owned so far but really wanna try one out in the xcr-11

 

[horseman2]

There is a considerable amount of scope in the .25-06. Might be a little hard on pelts if coyotes are part of your plan but with well constructed bullets and proper placement of shots it can be used right up (and through) moose. Mine is a 700V and a 120 grain Hornady went clean through a black bear.

 

[bearhunter338-06]

I know that you know you missed the boat.........

OH how I wished that worked out in my favor, I have just the scope for it sitting on my shelf.

 

[bearhunter338-06]

I have a couple I'm looking at at the moment. One is the Marlin MR7 but not sure about the rifle as I have not heard anything about it. And of course a couple Ruger tang safeties have come up

 

[Jordan Smith]

I would look hard at a Tikka T-3. A friend has one in 25-06 that is sub 3/4 moa with a few loads.

Tikka T3 SS/Lam .25-06, 100 yards, 5 shots, 5 different loads, 1" squares...